Chapter 32 Hidden danger! Durant's mentality has collapsed!
"Kevin, pay attention to controlling your defensive movements."
Before Durant came on the court, coach Rick Barns gave a special warning.
Xiaoshuai nodded to express his understanding.
He is not an idiot. He committed two fouls at the beginning because he was too excited. After sitting on the bench for a while, his mentality has been adjusted.
As soon as Durant came up, he tried a long two-pointer.
"Clang!"
The basketball hit the hoop and the coach said his hands were a little cold after sitting on the bench for too long.
But it wasn't a big problem. After two rounds, the coach regained his feeling of scoring goals.
First, it was a high-throwing rebound that used a pick-and-roll and went straight to the basket.
Then there was another one-on-one shaking and a facial cumshot.
Durant's height and wingspan are really superior. As long as he moves half of his body slightly, there will basically be an open space for him.
Just when Rick Backus felt that everything was back on track and Durant felt that everything was back on track, a rapid whistle sounded.
"Beep!"
When Durant was defending Brewer's fast break layup one-on-one, the referee called him a blocking foul!
"What!?"
Durant was very excited, asking the referee to argue, and covering his head!
Teammates quickly came up and pulled Durant away.
If you eat it again at this time, you will lose big money!
At this time Brewer showed a wicked smile, your scheming boy is online!
This fast break layup was aimed at Durant!
When he went for a layup, Brewer didn't even care where the basket was, he just threw his body towards Durant and that was it!
Donovan kept applauding from the sidelines, indicating that Brewer did a great job.
Rick Barnes had to replace Durant again with 57 seconds left in the first half!
When Durant came off the court, he covered his mouth with his collar. It was easy to see that his mentality was a bit broken.
"Kevin Durant fell into a foul trap and received his third foul in the half."
"Texas is in big trouble. If Durant can't control the number of fouls he commits in the second half, their situation will become very passive."
"Yes, if Kevin Durant continues to limit his playing time due to foul trouble, then the University of Florida can double-team Chen more unscrupulously, which will be a big test for his physical fitness."
After the dialogue between the two commentators, the half game ended.
The game was temporarily settled at 52-48, and the Texas Longhorns entered the locker room with a 4-point lead.
Although leading, the atmosphere in the Texas locker room was not pleasant.
Durant had three fouls, and all the players saw the hidden dangers.
Chen Yan scored 24 points and 7 assists in the first half, almost holding off Florida's offense by himself.
However, relying on a single-core operation in such a key event is never so safe, and there are too many uncertainties.
Durant sat in his seat, looking frustrated.
He was angry with his performance in the first half.
Durant is a pleaser. He wants to make everyone around him happy and has never liked causing trouble to others since he was a child.
However, his performance in the first half made him feel that he was causing trouble for the team.
Chen Yan did not comfort Durant. He knew Durant's sensitive personality, and the more he comforted him, the more guilty he would feel.
After Rick Barnes laid out the tactics, Chen Yan gathered everyone together.
"Guys! We played well in the first half, but it was not enough. The real challenge comes in the second half!"
"Fight for the team logo on our chests, fight for the fans who support us, and fight for our dreams!"
"One! Two! Three! The Texas Longhorns must win!"
Chen Yan took the lead and shouted after all the players and the followers: "One! Two! Three! The Texas Longhorns must win!"
After Chen Yan took the lead in yelling, the morale of his teammates obviously changed a lot.
Coach Rick Barnes couldn't help but sigh that it is so important to have such a player who can inspire his teammates in certain important games.
At the beginning of the second half, under the arrangement of Rick Barnes, Chen Yan took a rest on the bench.
The University of Florida also fielded a second team.
However, the intensity of the second lineups of both sides seems to be a little different...
The University of Florida's bench has two NBA-level players.
Malice Speights and Chris Richard.
Although they are only at the level of fringe players in the NBA, there is a saying that everyone who can enter the NBA is a monster.
The second lineup on the Texas side is composed of Tool Man No. 1, Tool Man No. 2, Tool Man No. 3, the captain of the drinking fountain team, and the deputy captain of the drinking fountain team.
That's right, you don't even deserve a name.
The purpose of their playing is just to allow the main players to get some rest time.
About two minutes into the second half, the University of Florida had already taken the lead.
Head coach Rick Barnes had no choice but to replace Chen Yan and DJ Augustin in advance.
Durant is still resting off the court, and the three fouls on him are like a time bomb that will explode at any time!
Rick Barnes will have to be careful with how he uses him today.
Florida also sent all its main players on the field for the next dead ball.
The playing style of both sides remained almost unchanged from the first half.
The University of Florida focuses on teamwork, but Texas still seizes the opportunity to play singles to Chen Yan. When double-teamed, it is up to Chen Yan to choose whether to attack or pass.
As soon as he came up, Chen Yan moved the ball twice in a row. Unfortunately, his teammates who were in the open position failed to seize the opportunity and missed the opportunity.
In the next few rounds, Chen Yan chose to do it by himself.
Use the ball to move without the ball after running or dribble to break the double team before the opponent's double team is in position.
Although Chen Yan's scores are increasing and the score with his opponents has been tightening, Rick Barnes is not happy.
Chen Yan’s style of play is too tiring!
A lot of dribbling, a lot of running, and constant fighting with opposing defensive players.
You know, it’s only been less than five minutes since the second half began!
The University of Florida also deliberately consumes Chen Yan's physical energy, constantly making physical contact with him, and giving him a confrontation!
After Chen Yan played under such high pressure for four and a half minutes, Rick Barnes finally put Durant on the court again with a wave of his hand.
"Kevin, please pay attention after playing..."
"Coach, I know, I will pay attention to my fouls."
Rick Barnes was about to say something when Durant interrupted him.
After playing, Chen Yan could see the pressure on Durant at a glance.
"KD, let go of the offense! Just use your eyes to defend. I and others will help you make up for it!"
"Thanks!"
Durant nodded at Chen Yan, and he felt a lot more at ease with his words.